November marks the 20th anniversary of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum in Little Rock. Administered by the National Archives, it’s also home to the Arkansas offices of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton School of Public Service. In addition to exhibits, the library hosts special events, educational programs, and a lecture series, all through the lens of the 42nd president’s work.

When the St. Joe Company opened Camp Creek Inn in early 2024, it was something of a departure for the real-estate company, which specializes in Walton County beachfront resorts. Instead of hugging the Gulf side of 30A (as do WaterColor Inn, WaterSound Inn, and the Pearl Hotel), the luxury boutique property is anchored to a 18-hole golf course a mile from the coast. Camp Creek Inn’s biggest selling point isn’t sugar-white beaches, but rather non-beach amenities—its namesake golf course, a two-story wellness center, pickleball courts, even a half-basketball court. Which works out really well when you’re there in too-cold-to-sunbathe weather.

The region brims with mineral–rich waters, including soaks set in premium resorts, historic parks, and even a prehistoric pool.

Unlike some Southern cities, where development has erased neighborhoods and stories, Jacksonville has retained its charm. Every time I drive here, I feel my blood pressure drop, and I’m hungry to explore. It took decades for me to get to this First Coast of Florida, and now that I’m here, I’m not sure I want to leave.

Plus: A trio of new, internationally inspired restaurants and a trail for bacon enthusiasts in Macon, Georgia.

Ditch the luxe-lodge mountain aesthetic and opt for something, well, radically different at Asheville’s stylish new hotel the Radical. When transforming the property into an upscale 70-room hotel, the new owners chose to embrace the building’s history and hired local artists to further embellish the exposed-brick walls in the guest rooms, lobby, and other common areas with vivid, graffiti-style murals.

From Christmas Eve bonfires and glowing Moravian stars to fife and drum corps marches, celebrate the olde way at these Southern destinations.

Travelers to this swath of the state will discover local crafts, vintage tourism draws, and even a ghost town along the way.

Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, has lived in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood for 30 years—“which is kind of crazy!” she says. Though her work often sends her to Capitol Hill, her days off are usually spent away from politics. Here’s how she likes to fill the hours.

You’ll be hard pressed to find something for nothing these days—but we scouted out memorable museums, lush gardens, quirky shows, and surprising activities across the region that don’t cost a thing. So don’t worry about your wallet, just round up your crew and hit the road.

Plus: a newly renovated lodge in Highlands, a striking, upscale property in Atlanta, and top spots for bachelorette parties.

Along Centre Street, old brick buildings sport striped awnings and flower-filled window boxes, and lit-up trees sway in the harbor breeze. This seaport town on Amelia Island—which has more than 50 blocks on the National Register of Historic Places—has coastal charm in spades.